Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 294 Envoy of the Japanese Kingdom?

"High-ranking Japanese official? Treasure?" Zhu Su frowned slightly dissatisfied. "What's the matter with Cao Yuan? What's the relationship between the Japanese officials and us? He just sent someone to report?"

"If thousands of Japanese are bluffing like this, does this king have to review them one by one?"

"Our Qianhuyuan should also be bluffing." The soldier scratched his head aggrieved. "But that Japanese man is really different from ordinary Japanese people. He speaks Chinese more fluently than villains."

"Besides, the string of official positions in front of the name is also very long, even a villain can't learn it. This man said that he was robbed by the gang of Japanese pirates. Qianhu is worried that if he is really an envoy, he will ruin the court. big event."

"..." Zhu Su was speechless for a moment.

In the early years of Hongwu, when Lao Zhu first built the Ming Dynasty, he was still very concerned about the matter of paying tribute.After all, if the Ming Dynasty can realize the grand scene of "all nations coming to court" in the old Tang Dynasty, it will not only benefit the countries with diplomatic relations, but also show the people all over the world that the Ming Dynasty has already inherited the orthodoxy of China, greatly enhancing the legitimacy and dominance of the Ming court.

Don't think that this is just a superficial effort, and it is unnecessary: ​​in fact, the Ming Dynasty has not been established for a long time, but the Yuanting Ancestral Temple that ruled the Central Plains for a hundred years is still there.All the people in the world, especially among the landlord class, still have hearts towards the Yuan Court, and there are not a few people who think that the Yuan Court is still orthodox.

Even Lao Zhu hated the former Yuan so much, he had to hold his nose to admit the legal system of the Yuan Court, and he was inheriting the rule of the Yuan Dynasty.In the past, when he was enthroned, the imperial edict clearly stated: "I am the king of the Chinese people. Since the Song Dynasty, the fortune of the emperor has come to an end. The emperor ordered the real person to enter China in the desert and become the ruler of the world. His father, son and grandson have lived for more than a hundred years, and the fate of this day has also ended. .” Behind it is “Today, I am in charge of the Ming Dynasty” and so on.

That's why Lao Zhu sent troops to three directions a few days ago, intending to destroy the Yuanting Ancestral Temple in one go.After all, as long as you kill Da Yuan, I will be the undisputed co-lord of the world.

But now that the Northern Expedition has failed for the time being, who is more "orthodox" between the former "orthodox" and the new "orthodox" depends on how much influence the two countries have on neighboring countries.If your Ming Dynasty just closed the door and set up a court by yourself, but the surrounding countries ignored you, they would still go to worship the Great Yuan in the north.

So Zhu Chongba, what face does he have to claim to be the co-lord of the world?

Therefore, Lao Zhu attached great importance to the payment of tribute by the surrounding Fanbangs, and he repeatedly ordered the officials of the Ming Dynasty to provide convenience for the envoys from the Fanbangs who came to pay tribute.This is not only related to the countries with diplomatic relations, but also related to the recognition of the people and the stability of the country.

"In that case, let's pick it up and see you." Zhu Su said helplessly.

It is understandable that Cao Yuan was a pawn and was squeezed out by Yang Lu, so he should be cautious.

The soldier bowed to his orders and went outside the city to tell Cao Yuan that he had gone.Zhu Su thought for a while, and ordered the clerks guarding the yamen: "Let Yushi Ru come over. I will meet the Japanese envoy together with the king."

Zhu Su didn't know anything about the etiquette regulations for meeting Fan envoys.If the other party is really an envoy of the Japanese country, there must be a certificate of state and other things.Zhu Su himself is not willing to casually fall into the reputation of the Ming Dynasty as a state of etiquette.It would be safer to have an experienced civil servant by his side.

"Your Highness, Lord Ru left the city with a few yamen servants early in the morning. He said he was going to inspect the resettlement situation of the people after leaving the city..." the clerk said timidly.

"Going out of the city?" Zhu Su was taken aback, "Then what about your prefect?"

"I heard that there is chaos in Pishi Street, and the hearts of the people in the city are quite fluctuating. The magistrate has brought people to calm the people." Wen Li said.

Neither Ru Taisu nor Wei Guan was free.Zhu Su turned his head and glanced at Yao Guangxiao beside him.Although this demon monk is knowledgeable about the past and the present, he has never been an official after all...

"Then, call Mr. Gao Qigao." He ordered.Gao Qi used to be an editor of Hanlin, so he must be proficient in various etiquette.It is enough to have him here.

"Yes." The official bowed, and then went to look for Gao Qi.Zhu Suzi waited in the living room of the government office, before Gao Qi and the Japanese arrived, he saw Zhu Xi and Zhu Di stepping into the hall.Seeing Zhu Su, both of them came over together: "Old Wu, you are indeed here!"

"Second brother, fourth brother?" Zhu Su was a little surprised. "Why are you here?"

"Old five, this is because you are not righteous." Holding a book in his hand, Zhu Xi moved to Zhu Su's side. "I heard that you captured that brave giant from the night before?"

Zhu Laoer looked eager to try. "Okay, that's great. That guy dared to scare me that day, fifth child, hand that guy over to my second brother, and I will teach him to know the sufferings of this world..."

"Second brother, don't act recklessly." Zhu Su held down Zhu Xi who was clenching his fists. "I sent him to heal his wounds, not to arrest him and send him to prison. When he recovers well, he will leave."

"He is my guest now, don't offend him."

"Your guest?" Zhu Xi was a little annoyed. "A rough man, is he worthy of your courteous treatment? How dare you offend our brother..."

"What's wrong with offending our brother?" Zhu Su sighed. "He, he even offended our brother's father."

"He is Zhang Dingbian, second brother, have you heard of this name? Don't say it's me. Even if Dad is here today, I'm afraid he will treat him with courtesy."

"Zhang...Zhang Dingbian?" Zhu Xi was stunned.How could he not know, this fierce man who almost took Lao Zhu's head out of ten thousand troops?
"Is he Zhang Dingbian?" Zhu Di also became interested. "No wonder, no wonder he was so brave... Fifth, did you say that he was surrendered?"

"No. Zhang Dingbian is here to save Chen Hui. But I have reached an agreement with him. He will go to northern Xinjiang to help us kill the enemy in Huaxia for ten years to redeem Chen Hui..." Hearing the movement outside, Zhu Su hurriedly Beckoning Zhu Xi and Zhu Di to sit down: "Second brother, fourth brother, don't talk about it now."

"I want to meet a guest now. I'll talk about Zhang Dingbian's matter later..."

Zhu Di and Zhu Xi immediately understood that in front of outsiders, they still had to maintain the dignity of Prince Daming.Just as he sat down, he saw Gao Qi walking in accompanied by the clerk earlier.Seeing that the three of Zhu Su were all there, he saluted and said, "I have seen the three Highnesses."

"Mr. Gao, you don't need to be too polite." Zhu Su explained the situation: "It's like this. Among the captives, there was a Japanese who claimed to be a tribute envoy to our Ming Dynasty. This king doesn't quite understand the etiquette of the tribute process. Sir, I used to be a member of the Imperial Academy of the Ming Dynasty. , when the time comes, please help to distinguish whether the Japanese national documents and other documents are real tribute envoys."

"I see." Gao Qi nodded in agreement.He had long wanted to ask Zhu Su to give him a poem, but Zhu Su always shied away with excuses.Now that he can give Zhu Su a favor, naturally there is no reason to refuse.

After a while, Qianhu Cao Yuan came in with a short man in a white robe.Before Cao Yuan could see the ceremony, the white-robed man directly knelt down in the hall with a stride, and said in fluent Chinese:

"Nayan Shinpei, the young master of the Fujiwara Clan's Takashi under the emperor's throne of Dongying Kingdom in Xiabang, has met His Royal Highness King Wu of Shangguo!"

(End of this chapter)